Jazz for Relaxation

by Marty Paich

Overview

This V.S.O.P CD, a straight reissue of a Marty Paich date for Tampa, repeats the packaging faults of the original LP. Although it is a quintet date, the only personnel listed are the pianist/leader, bassist Joe Mondragon, and vibraphonist Larry Bunker; guitarist Howard Roberts and drummer Frank Capp go unacknowledged, but certainly not unheard. The scanty liner notes claim that this is music to relax by, and that all of the tunes are up-tempo; actually the first tune, "Dool's Blues" is quite slow! But overlooking those discrepancies, the unfortunately brief program is actually quite enjoyable, showcasing Paich the pianist (rather than the arranger) in prime form. Roberts and Bunker also have plenty of solos, and the boppish repertoire (five standards, two originals, and Count Basie's obscure "Jump for Me") continually holds one's interest. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	01/16/1996
Label:	Vsop
UPC:	0722937002727
Rank:	79341

Tracks

1. Dool's Blues
2. Jump for Me
3. There'll Never Be Another You
4. The Lamp Is Low
5. What's New?
6. Theme from Lighthouse
7. Lullaby of the Leaves
8. I'll Remember April

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Marty Paich   Primary Artist,Piano
Joe Mondragon   Primary Artist
Larry Bunker   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Larry Bunker   Performer
Count Basie   Composer
Patricia Johnston   Composer
Pat Johnston   Composer
Don Raye   Composer
Joe Mondragon   Performer
Joe Young   Composer
Peter Tinturin   Composer
Robert Scherman   Producer,Liner Notes
Val Valentin   Engineer
Mitchell Parish   Composer
Al Jacobs   Composer
Bert Shefter   Composer
Bernice Petkere   Composer
Johnny Miller   Cover Design
Peter DeRose   Composer
Marty Paich   Composer,Performer
Maurice Ravel   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Gene DePaul   Composer
John Miller   Cover Design
Stan Levey   Liner Notes
Bob Haggart   Composer